My son is breaking out in tiny red bumps, I tried using baby oil and pure Vaseline like I was told but it is not working it spread from his face to his arms then his chest and back and then to his legs and diaper area, I cannot figure out what's wrong with him, he just had surgery in April on his head and had to wear a helmet and I keep thinking its just making him hot and giving him a heat rash but I'm not even sure about that opinion. I found one whole patch of bumps on his inner thigh now. Can anyone help me out! Any tricks that can be helpful????
It wasn't any allergy, I guess I was over reacting. I went to the dollar general and got some store brand baby ointment and its already almost gone. He broke out like this before but not as bad as it was now but the rash is about cleared up :) thanks everyone for your advice it probably was a heat rash I started stripping him from his clothes at night and putting ointment on him and it worked
What does your pediatrician say?
Is he itchy, cranky or uncomfortable?
Is he running a fever?
It could be any number of things but to rule out anything serious (measles etc) it would be worth it to have the pediatrician check him out.
Rashes in diaper area are one thing.
Rashes that happen anywhere else I always took our son right to the doctor.
I would call your pediatrician or talk to the advice nurse.
Sounds like it could be an allergy but you never want to wait.
Get it addressed right away to help the poor little guy out.
Best of luck!
Please consult a pediatrician. It could be anything, and no one here can diagnose. Some things are highly contagious and dangerous to your child or to others your child may contact - measles is making a resurgence, and fifths disease can be very dangerous to pregnant women. There is a huge range of things it could be based on your description.
Your pediatrician should have a Dr. On call on weekends. You should probably give them a call and explain what is going on. They know your son's history and they are medical professionals. We are not medical professionals and don't have any knowledge of your son's history.
If he's had a fever recently, I would say it's probably Roseola.
Sounds like a heat rash.
My baby broke out in a rash like that from his milk allergy. I was nursing and had to stop eating dairy, and then it went away.
A lot of babies break out in a sort of infant acne (but it can be other places besides the face). It's usually earlier than 4 months but if your son didn't go through it before, it could be related to that now. They look a lot like little pimples. Usually it just lasts a few weeks and we all joked that we just didn't take any baby pictures.
However, your child's rash seems to be more than that. Do the bumps appear irritated? Does he seem itchy or uncomfortable, cranky, feverish? It he trying to rub it with his hand, particularly on his face? If so, I'd give the doctor's weekend number a call - they may suggest something like infant benadryl for the itch and they will tell you the Have you switched to new clothing or bedding now that the weather is warmer? Sometimes a fabric can have a flame retardant on it or some detergent residue.
Have you tried a new food or formula? Put him on rice cereal? Maybe it's too soon for that in that his body isn't ready. My pedi put my son on some rice cereal at 4 months - I know it sounds early but some kids are "prescribed" that at an earlier age if they aren't gaining weight. And sometimes little bodies aren't ready for a new food and get a reaction? Some kids have to go from dairy to soy. And food sensitivities can cause the sort of reaction you are talking about.
Is he just hot? A heat rash can come at any time, not necessarily related to a helmet. Dress him as you would yourself, with just a little more since he's not running around yet and building up body heat. Don't overdress him but of course you don't want him to be cold.
How about detergent or fabric softener? Change to a dye-free, scent-free version or just wash in plain water and see what happens.
You don't have a dog or outdoor cat that got into any early poison ivy do you?
If it's a reaction to something he's eating, the topical baby oil or vaseline won't work. I'm surprised you were told to use either one. The sheets must be a mess! Vaseline is a petroleum product and some people can't tolerate it. Both products keep the skin from breathing so I'm not sure it's a great idea. It's not working anyway so I'd stop with all lotions or topical applications unless the pediatrician tells you to use something medicinal.
If it's a reaction to internal things (food/formula), then the problem starts inside and can't be fixed from the outside. Sometimes putting more stuff on it can cause more problems and make it spread. Don't use baby powder anywhere - it can cause a yeast infection. A lot of parents use that when they think their child is too hot or when there seems to be too much moisture (or to counteract a rash in the diaper area), and then it causes a new problem.
If he doesn't have a fever or seem really miserable, it's not an emergency. I wouldn't go to the ER or anything. If he seems uncomfortable, I'd definitely call the doctor - there's always a pediatrician on call for the weekend and phone consults are a lot more helpful than a weekend of worrying. If he's fine in every other way, I'd call on Monday morning.
You might try some plain cornstarch or oatmeal in his bath water - that can help an itch. And just bathe with plain water for now, no soap.
Good luck!
if no fever then probably a milk allergy lke someone else said. my son was just shy of 5 months before being diagnosed.. trying hypoallergenic (not soy) formula made the bumps go away after two or so days.
